Skittles suspension expunged

Published: March. 13, 2008 at 3:53 PM
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NEW HAVEN, Conn., March 13 (UPI) -- A New Haven, Conn., honor student who was suspended for buying a bag of skittles on school grounds has had the punishment expunged.

Sheridan Communications and Technology Middle School Principal Eleanor Turner said she agreed during a meeting with Michael Sheridan's parents to erase the student's suspension record and reinstate him as Student Council vice president, the New Haven (Conn.) Register reported Thursday.

"In looking back over this incident, I warned the students repeatedly, but I should have reinforced it in writing to parents, that the district does not allow buying and selling candy at school," Turner said in a statement released by the district. "My intention throughout was -- and still is -- to maintain a safe and orderly building. I am sorry that this has happened. My hope is that we can get back to the normal school routine, especially since we are in the middle of taking the Connecticut Mastery Test."

The student who sold Sheridan the $1 bag of candy has also had his suspension expunged.

Turner said the policy banning candy sales will continue at the school.

"When students are allowed to break school rules like this, it does lead to problems," she said.


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